VP, Process Excellence Lead (REMOTE)

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Location: US/Canada - Remote with 50% travel

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to develop Lean deployment roadmap that meets the desired outcomes and stage of Lean maturity.

• Influence the current state and future state, standard work implementation plan, along with impact and value of changes (in strong cooperation with business or service unit experts).

• Responsible for feedback loops & adherence to Lean standards set.

• Develop and nurture strong partnerships to understand specific business issues and priorities to effectively integrate continuous improvement into their organization.

• Serve as Lean Coach and Practitioner embedding continuous improvement focus, developing lean capabilities and behaviors.

• Accountable for realization of key outcomes and benefits defined by the BUs, functional units and value streams.

• Responsible for the consistent and successful delivery of agreed standards of Lean Management system.

• Responsible for conducting performance health checks to maintain expected standards.

• Coach & mentor PE Coach(es) on LEAN practice and tactics, and guide the evolution of LEAN playbook."

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience as a Lean management leader or 5+ years of experience as a Transformation Executive; with demonstrated success in leading transformational change

• Experience and understanding of operational management practices and objectives, including accountabilities, approaches to problem solving, industry trends and best practice

• A true business partner who can contribute strategic, operational, analytical and quantitative insights to enhance Arch.

• Lean or similar certification, or experience implementing continuous improvement principles in service environments/organizations (e.g., Business Agility, Lean management techniques, Six Sigma certification, etc.)

• Proven track record developing and/or implementing Lean/continuous improvement initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret data and measure performance

• A strong leader with the ability to develop, motivate, retain, recruit, challenge and deploy a high performing team

• Ability to build a strong network of relationships across the company, quickly building credibility and gaining the trust and confidence of colleagues

• A change agent, excellent at managing change both at an organizational level and at an individual level

• Purpose-driven with ability to influence matrix organization and passionate about collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across different …